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O'Rourke 'accepts' he faces axe after travel debacle

O'Rourke 'accepts' he faces axe after travel debacle

A-League boss Greg O'Rourke admits he now faces the axe after twice failing to get Melbourne City, Western United and Melbourne Victory into NSW before the border lockdown kicked in. 9 Jul 2020
Unshackle football! - AAFC responds to FFA's XI Principles Document

Unshackle football! - AAFC responds to FFA's XI Principles Document

In the wake of the FFA's 'XI Principles for the future of Australian football', the Association of Australian Football Clubs (AAFC) has reiterated its calls for the speedy introduction of a national second division, as well as a major review of the structure of the game below it. 5 Jul 2020
FFA: We'll do a deal with Foxtel

FFA: We'll do a deal with Foxtel

Football Federation Australia is confident it will strike a revised broadcast deal with Foxtel in time for the A-League resumption on July 16. 16 Jun 2020
A-League aims for June training return

A-League aims for June training return

FFA chief executive James Johnson hopes A-League teams can return to training in June, with the season to be completed by the end of August. 17 May 2020
A-League contracts could be stretched beyond end dates

A-League contracts could be stretched beyond end dates

More than 100 A-League players are out of contract after May 31 but FFA CEO James Johnson says there could be room to extend deals to help complete the season. 24 Apr 2020
'FFA silence is deafening...'

'FFA silence is deafening...'

Former Socceroo Tommy Oar says the silence from A-League bosses has been "deafening" as the FFA concedes a resumption is unlikely until at least June. 23 Apr 2020
Sherman: I did nothing at the FFA...

Sherman: I did nothing at the FFA...

Former Football Federation Australia technical director Rob Sherman admits the role was so compromised by competing factions he could do nothing during his 10 months in the job. 21 Apr 2020
Players eager to finish season

Players eager to finish season

With the FFA's update on the status of the suspended A-League season looming, players remain eager to play out the campaign despite multiple challenges. 20 Apr 2020
Australian club bans heading for juniors

Australian club bans heading for juniors

APIA Leichhardt have taken a step to prevent health risks in footballers by banning heading in training for kids under the age of 12, effective immediately. 18 Apr 2020
'Football will play an essential role in the recovery of our nation'

'Football will play an essential role in the recovery of our nation'

James Johnson has spoken about the healing power of the beautiful game following Football Federation Australia stood 70 per cent of its staff due to the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 2 Apr 2020
FFA stands-down 70% of staff

FFA stands-down 70% of staff

Football Federation Australia (FFA) on Friday announced that 70% of its staff will be stood down as it scrambles to keep its head above water during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis gripping the globe. 27 Mar 2020
The Mixer: Does the FFA have a war chest to survive corona crisis?

The Mixer: Does the FFA have a war chest to survive corona crisis?

Is Australian football financially well-placed to deal with the coronavirus crisis? Their reports may indicate cash flow for the game mightn't be quite as bad as feared. Meanwhile it's a code hopping partnership for the ages in The Mixer! 19 Mar 2020
AFL delay season decision while football plays on

AFL delay season decision while football plays on

The AFL will decide within 24 hours when to start its condensed season, while Football Federation Australia says play will go on in the A-League. 16 Mar 2020
A-League to end quickly behind closed doors

A-League to end quickly behind closed doors

Football Federation Australia says the A-League and W-League will continue despite the coronavirus pandemic, with FFA bosses hoping to condense the remaining games into a quickfire schedule. 16 Mar 2020
A-League could be suspended indefinitely

A-League could be suspended indefinitely

Football Federation Australia chiefs will detail the future of the A-League season at a media conference on Monday, with the competition likely to be suspended. 16 Mar 2020
Matildas' matches called off

Matildas' matches called off

The Matildas have been dealt a blow as they prepare for the Tokyo Olympics with friendlies against world No.1 USA and No.8 Canada cancelled due to coronavirus. 14 Mar 2020